NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JULY 16, 2017

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The E-Sylum: Volume 20, Number 29, July 16, 2017, Article 20

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JULY 16, 2017

Here's a selection of interesting or unusual items I came across in the marketplace this week. Tell us what you think of some of these. -Editor

c1888 Cambodia Pattern 1 Centime Brass Token

CAMBODIA. Pattern 1 Centime Brass Token, ND (ca. 1888). PCGS SP-65 Secure Holder. KM-Tn1; Gad-1 var.; Lec-1 var. 1.8 gms. Issued by the Royal Palace at Phnom Penh. The listed weight in Gadoury and LeCompte is 2 grams.

This one is from an upcoming Stack's Bowers sale. I don't think I've ever seen this piece before. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
CAMBODIA. Pattern 1 Centime Brass Token, ND (ca. 1888). PCGS SP-65 Secure Holder. (https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-82YGB)

c1893 Ferracute Dogs Medal

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Ferracute Dogs Medal, ND (1893). NGC MS-61.
Rulau-NJ-Brg-6. Struck in brass. Two puppies facing; Reverse: Coining press with legend around. The largest advertising/promotional token pieces struck by the Ferracute Machine Company who supplied the machinery for and set up the Chengtu Mint in Szechuan and produced patterns and models for several of the denominations struck there.

Another Stack's Bowers lot. Great item from the maker of coin minting presses. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Ferracute Dogs Medal, ND (1893). (https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-82UGJ)

Joan of Arc Medal By Blin

Here's an item offered on eBay by E-Sylum advertiser Hedley Betts. Nice medal. Such a serene expression! -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
France religion SAINT JOAN OF ARC by Blin bronze 60mm (http://www.ebay.com/itm/152622797195)

1929 French Aviation Meal by Blin

Here's a silver medal by Blin that caught my eye (also on eBay). -Editor

BEAUTIFUL FRENCH ORIGINAL ART DECO SILVER PLAQUE by EDOUARD-PIERRE BLIN

FOR THE CITY OF AUXERRE AERONAUTICAL MEETING 1929
LIGHT SCRATCH
EDGE MARK : LOSANGE -EAGLE'S HEAD -ARGENT

VERY RARE
67 X 41 MM / 82 GRAMS
WWI fighter squadron pilot

To read the complete lot description, see:
FRANCE-1929-AVIATION-EAGLES LOOKING AT A PLANE - SILVER ART DECO by BLIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRANCE-1929-AVIATION-EAGLES-LOOKING-AT-A-PLANE-SILVER-ART-DECO-by-BLIN/122463620260)

Georges Risler Family Medal by Poisson

Here's another Hedley Betts piece that caught my eye. This one reminds me a bit of the "Fitter Families" medal discussed earlier. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Family GEORGES RISLER Industrialist and Social Reformer by Poisson bronze 68mm (http://www.ebay.com/itm/152622864742)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
AMERICAN xxxxxxxx SOCIETY FITTER FAMILIES MEDALS (http://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v19n18a21.html)

Coin-Embedded Lucite Toilet Seat

See John Sallay's article elsewhere in this issue for more on removing coins encased in Lucite. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Toilet seat $9.00 face value silver 1901 Morgan 1922 Peace Franklin 1964 Kennedy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toilet-seat-9-00-face-value-silver-1901-Morgan-1922-Peace-Franklin-1964-Kennedy-/142190867287)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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